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The Mbira, played by Artist T. J. Reddy
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THE MBIRA. . .
Whether you call it an mbira, sanza, ikembe, kalimba or thumb piano, the mbira is an important melodic rhythm instrument with an exclusively African heritage.
Presented by
Ships of the Sea Museum
in collaboration with
T.J. Reddy
and Telfair Museums
for the 2014 celebration of Juneteenth.
© 2014 SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM, Savannah, Ga
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